Orange Flounder Recipe
Orange Flounder has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C.
The food contains 106.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and very high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 31.1 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also very high in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 38, for Orange Flounder, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 22% | |
| Calories from Fat | 3% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 75% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin C
- Very low in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Vitamin B12
Why this is bad for you
- High in Cholesterol
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 180 IU | 3.6% | ||
| Vitamin C | 31 mg | 51.7% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 2.4 mg | 8.1% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.16 mg | 10.5% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.16 mg | 9.6% | ||
| Niacin | 3 mg | 15.1% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33 mg | 16.5% | ||
| Folate | 30 mcg | 7.5% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 3.2 mcg | 53.1% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.85 mg | 8.5% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 30 mg | 3% | ||
| Iron | 0.56 mg | 3.1% | ||
| Magnesium | 80.4 mg | 20.1% | ||
| Phosphorus | 378 mg | 37.8% | ||
| Potassium | 560.9 mg | 16% | ||
| Sodium | 360.6 mg | 15% | ||
| Zinc | 0.83 mg | 5.5% | ||
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 3% | ||
| Manganese | 0.03 mg | 1.7% | ||
| Selenium | 74 mcg | 105.7% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.5 g | 35.5% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 16.4% | ||
| Sugars | 96 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62.2% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3.2% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2.5% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 568 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.1 g 3.2%
Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 86.4 mg 28.8%
Sodium 360.6 mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 106.5 g 35.5%
Dietary Fiber 4.1 g16.4%
Sugars 96 g
Protein 31.1 g 62.2%
Vitamin A 3.6% Vitamin C 51.7%
Calcium 3% Iron 3.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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